FRENCH fishing boats have begun catching sea bass just metres from UK shores, according to a boat tracking app. So how many are in English waters now?

Fishing wars: This latest flare-up of tensions comes after a similar row erupted earlier this year (Image: Getty)

This latest flare-up of tensions comes after a similar row erupted earlier this year over scallop fishing in the English Channel. Violent clashes between the French and UK boats saw stones and smoke bombs thrown. Talks in September to reach a deal to end the dispute failed and there are now concerns this latest row could compound the problems.